What To Do If You Have a Sore Throat in Płock

A Tourist’s Guide to Medical Care in Płock

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Hospitals in Płock

For serious, potentially life-threatening issues that require immediate, specialized treatment, like breathing difficulties, severe bleeding, or head injuries. Non-urgent visits use up resources needed for emergency patients. ERs are for serious, life-threatening issues. Going there for something like sore throat adds to doctors’ workload and may take time away from those in critical need.

Important: The information provided here about hospitals is for general reference only. We recommend verifying current details, such as contact information, services, and hours of operation, before visiting. Please reach out directly to the hospital or consult their official website for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Hospitals with Emergency Rooms in Płock

Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony im. Marcina Kacprzaka – Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy (SOR)
Address: ul. Medyczna 19, 09‑400 Płock, Poland
Access: Open 24/7. Ambulance teams (via 112) enter through the trauma entrance; walk‑in patients register at ER reception, collect a ticket, and are triaged immediately using the national five‑level system (red/orange/yellow/green/blue). Full emergency care is available including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, trauma, diagnostics, ICU and specialist services. No referral required. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

SP ZOZ Wojewódzka Stacja Pogotowia Ratunkowego i Transportu Sanitarnego – Ambulance Emergency Response
Address: ul. Narodowych Sił Zbrojnych 5, 09‑400 Płock, Poland
Access: Operates 24/7 ambulance emergency coverage for Płock and surrounding counties. Call 112 to dispatch basic or advanced medical teams (type P or S). Crews provide on-site stabilization and, when needed, transport patients to the SOR at Wojewódzki Szpital Zespolony in Płock. Service is public and free at point of care. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

SP ZOZ Zespół Zakładów Opieki Zdrowotnej w Płońsku – Szpitalny Oddział Ratunkowy (regional backup)
Address: ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 7, 09‑100 Płońsk, Poland
Access: This regional hospital (≈40 km from Płock) maintains a full-service emergency department operating 24/7. Ambulance arrivals (via 112) and walk‑ins are triaged on arrival and treated similarly to SOR standards. Used as a referral destination if Płock SOR capacity is exceeded or for patients from eastern Płock County. No referral needed. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Walk-in clinics

Best for minor conditions needing same-day, in-person specialist attention—like X-rays for sprains or cuts that may need stitches, injections, advanced diagnostics, or other invasive procedures.

Pharmacies in Płock, Poland

In Płock, pharmacies are called apteka. They are typically marked with a green cross or signage displaying the word “apteka” and are found throughout the city, especially near clinics, hospitals, and main shopping streets. Some pharmacies in central areas may offer basic English-speaking service.

Antibiotic Policy in Płock

In Płock, antibiotics legally require a valid prescription from a licensed doctor. Pharmacists are not allowed to dispense antibiotics over the counter without a prescription.

Emergency Number in Płock, Poland

In Płock, the primary emergency number is 112. This EU‑wide number connects you to police, ambulance, and fire services, and should only be used in life‑threatening emergencies.

Calls to 112 are free and available 24/7 from any phone, including mobile phones without a SIM card. In towns like Płock, operators generally speak Polish, and English support may be available in emergencies involving tourists or international visitors.

Please remember: 112 is strictly for life-threatening situations only. For urgent but non‑life‑threatening medical concerns, telehealth services like Doctorsa provide fast access to licensed English-speaking doctors.